1 . What makes a good reader? You can find the answer in Readers Club. Today, we have some books for you. Come and join the fun!

The Old Man and the Sea won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1953. A year later, Hemingway won the Nobel Prize for Literature. The Old Man and the Sea is generally considered by many to be his greatest achievement. The leading character in this book is a person who can face difficulties and never give up.
Hardback ￥21.70   Paperback ￥16.00
Heart, written by Edmondo De Amicis from Italy, is a diary of an Italian boy Eric. In his diary, he writes about the greatest love in the world: love for the nation, for the society, and also teachers’ love, classmates’ love, parents’ love, children’s love.
Hardback ￥27.20   Paperback ￥16.40
Peter Pan, created by Scottish novelist and playwright J.M. Barrie. Peter Pan is a young boy who can fly and never grows up. He spends his never-ending childhood having adventures (冒险) on the mythical island of Neverland as the leader of the Lost Boys, playing happily with children both inside and outside Neverland.
Hardback ￥22.70   Paperback ￥14.60
Club members will get a discount (折扣) of 10% for hardback books and 20% for paperback books.

If you buy any of the two hardback books, e-books will be free for you.

1. Who won the Nobel Prize for literature?

A．Hemingway.

B．Leo Tolstoy.

C．Edmondo De Amicis.

D．Eric

2. Which word can be used to describe the topic of the book Heart?

A．Love.

B．Success.

C．Adventure.

D．loss.

3. What is the book Peter Pan about?

A．A boy who likes keeping diaries.

B．A boy who always misses his family.

C．A boy who enjoys his never-ending childhood.

D．A boy who loves his teachers and classmates.

2 . NEW STORY CONTEST

Ah, the New Year — a time for visiting friends and family as we ring out the old, ring in the new and imagine all the new adventures that await us in the year ahead.

Who knows what you’ll find when you open the door to your dryer or gaze up at the night sky? Will you write about a visit from a mythical creature, or maybe a lost animal? Will the visitor cause a problem — or solve one?

Whoever your visitor is, every buggy in Cricket (an American children’s magazine) Country will be gathered around the mailbox, awaiting the visit of your best story — just 350 words or less, please — featuring a surprising or unexpected visitor. Happy New Year!

Contest Rules

Your contest entry must be original. Ideas and words should not be copied.

Your entry must be signed by your parent or guardian, saying it is original, that no help was given, and granting Cricket permission to publish prize-winning entries in the May 2024 issue or on our website.

Be sure to include your name, age and full address on your entry.

Only one entry per person, please.

If you want your work returned, enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for each entry.

Incomplete entries cannot be considered. Your entry will be incomplete if you forget to include your age or the signature of your parent or guardian that confirms that your work is original.

Your entry must be received by April 25, 2024.

Send entries to Cricket League, P. O. Box 300, Peru, IL 61354. (No faxes or email submissions, please!)

1. The theme of the new story contest is “_________”.

A．new adventures	B．New Year’s resolution
C．unexpected visitors	D．surprising inventions

2. Every contest entry must ________.

A．be sent by means of email	B．arrive after January 25,2018
C．be the contestant’s own work	D．contain no less than 350 words

3. Each contestant’s parent or guardian must sign the entry to agree that ________.

A．the prize-winning entry can be publicized on the media

B．all the required information has been included

C．the content of the story is based on a real event

D．editors can make revision to the participant’s entry

3 . User Guide of Tsinghua University Libraries

Welcome to the best place of Tsinghua Yuan — Tsinghua University Library. Here we have magnificent buildings, abundant resources, convenient facilities, professional staff, considerate services, free atmosphere, etc. We are ready to provide warm welcomes, great supports, and best services for you.

Activate Borrowing Services

As a new user, you need to activate borrowing services by clicking on our homepage. The system adopts INFO system for identification. For freshmen, activating identity on the Electric ID Service System is required before first login. Post-doctors graduating from other universities shall submit a copy of their doctoral dissertation (博士毕业论文) together with their IC Card when making an application at the library card center to open your library privileges.

Borrowing Privileges

Upon presenting a valid university IC Card, you can access and borrow books according to the privileges listed below.

Loan Quotas (借阅限额)
Borrowers	Loan Quotas	Hold Quotas
Teachers and Students	100 copies	20 copies
International Non-degree Students	5 copies	3 copies

Online Reservation

You can reserve books that have been checked out to other users. You will be informed by E-mail or WeChat once the requested book is available. The requested books will be kept at loan desk only for 3 days.

Renewals

You may renew books online and the new return date is 8 weeks after the renewal day. You may renew books for many times, however, the longest period for general books is 32 weeks (224 days).

Fees for Late Return

Readers who fail to return the books by the due date will be charged ¥ 0.20 per day per book.

1. What do we know about activating borrowing services at the libraries?

A．The services are automatically activated for students.

B．Post-doctors all need to submit a copy of their dissertation.

C．Freshmen activate the services online before their first login.

D．Post-doctors are required to use the Electric ID Service System.

2. What is the best way to do if the book you want to read has been borrowed by others?

A．Wait that guy to return the book to the libraries.

B．Ask a librarian for the information of the borrower.

C．Make an online reservation for the book you need.

D．Borrow it via the system anyway and wait in the queue.

3. Which of the following applies to you if you are a student of Tsinghua University?

A．You may borrow altogether 120 books at one time.

B．Your requested book will be mailed to you once ready.

C．You may renew your books as many times as you wish.

D．You will be fined if you have books past due at your hand.

4 . Whether you want to start near or far, there are a lot of attractive holiday destinations. Here are four of them.

The Maldives

The resort (度假胜地) is a hit with families. Explore different islands, visit traditional fishing villages, and enjoy the natural beauty of each location. Kids can have great fun building sandcastles on beaches and exploring seashell treasures. There are also water sports for the whole family to take part in. After sunset, enjoy beach parties, live music, and cultural performances. What you can’t miss is eating at one of the world’s first underwater restaurants, watching sea animals swimming by.

Bali, Indonesia

Bali is a playground with natural beauty and cultural richness. For risky experiences, there are jungles and a volcano to hike. For a view of Bali against the sunrise, hike up Mount Batur. In Ubud, visit the sacred Monkey Forest. Then have a Balinese cultural experience, complete with puppet (木偶) making and traditional dancing. The Westin Family Kids Club offers fun activities such as face painting and kite making.

Penang, Malaysia

Thanks to its artsy scenery and greenery, its capital George Town was recognised as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 2008. Take some family photos as you see many street arts. For a bit of schooling, check out the Made In Penang Interactive Museum which is home to murals (壁画) and displays for history enthusiasts. Kids can enjoy themselves in a kids club and a teddy bear-themed museum.

Istanbul, Türkiye

With a rich history and diverse culture, the city is a destination for all ages. For a unique learning experience, explore the Topkapi Palace. Then check out Miniatürk, a large park with replicas (复制品) of famous Turkish landmarks. The Istanbul Toy Museum arouses children’s imagination with its collection of toys. Keep your eyes open for the puppet shows too!

1. What can tourists do in the Maldives?

A．Hold free concerts at night.

B．Visit an underwater ocean park.

C．Have a special dining experience.

D．Visit a museum featuring traditional fishing villages.

2. Which destination would an adventure enthusiast most probably choose?

A．The Maldives.	B．Bali, Indonesia.
C．Penang, Malaysia.	D．Istanbul, Türkiye.

3. What do the four destinations have in common?

A．They are all family-friendly.	B．They all have a long history.
C．They all provide museum tours.	D．They are all famous for natural scenery.

5 . Four Best Science Books

A Short History of Nearly Everything

Price: $15.95

Author: Bill Bryson

Release date: February 4, 2003

REASONS TO BUY

+Explains a variety of scientific topics in a vivid and comprehensive way

+No science knowledge required

Thing Explainer

Price: $19.84

Author: Randall Munroe

Release date: November 24, 2015

REASONS TO BUY

+Explains complex concepts using illustrations and only the most common words in the English language

+Entertaining and easy to understand

+A few of the topics(e. g. the periodic table)also include detailed fold-out diagrams

Ask an Astronaut

Price: $9.19

Author: Tim Peake

Release date: October 19, 2017

REASONS TO BUY

+Entertaining Q&A format makes it easy to quickly find answers

+Suitable for both children and adults

+Accompanying graphics (图形) illustrate some of the more complex ideas

Brief Answers to the Big Questions

Price: $13.76

Author: Stephen Hawking

Release date: January 1, 2020

REASONS TO BUY

+Does not require prior physics knowledge-there is only one equation in the entire book

+Complex ideas communicated in a simple and understandable language

+Great introduction to the thoughts of Stephen Hawking

1. Which book was published the earliest?

A．Thing Explainer.	B．Ask an Astronaut.
C．Brief Answers to the Big Questions.	D．A Short History of Nearly Everything.

2. What do Thing Explainer and Ask an Astronaut have in common?

A．They are priced the same.	B．They include illustrations.
C．They are hard to understand.	D．They employ a Q&A format.

3. Who wrote Brief Answers to the Big Questions?

A．Tim Peake.	B．Bill Bryson.
C．Stephen Hawking.	D．Randall Munroe.

6 . Filming in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest

The Kamas Ranger District handles film permits for the Kamas district of the Wasatch- Cache National Forest.

To ensure that permits are issued in time for filming, the Forest Service requests that application form be handed in three to four weeks prior to filming.

The fee structure for filming in the National Forest is as follows:

Filming Special Use Fee

1 to 10 people-$150 per day

11 to 30 people-$200 per day

31 to 60 people-$500 per day

Over 61 people-$600 per day

Film Monitoring Fee

1 day filming-FREE

Extra days-$200 per day

Additional Fees

Additional fees will be charged in the following situations:

Large production (greater than 100 people), multiple site filming that may require additional film monitoring to protect natural resources and a performance agreement in the form of a deposited check.

Upon approval, a Special Use Permit will be issued with a bill for collection. Checks should be made payable to “USDA Forest Service, ” and payment must be received before filming.

Note

Some areas of the forest are especially sensitive to impacts from vehicles, domestic animals, and people. These areas include wetlands, streams, lake shorelines, and most meadow areas. Filming requests in these sensitive areas will require special surveys to determine possible environmental impacts. The request may be denied.

1. What is one expected to do for filming?

A．Issue the permit weeks before filming.	B．Submit the application form in advance.
C．Give top priority to time arrangement.	D．Outline the fee structure in the forest.

2. How much will a week’s film monitoring be charged?

A．$1200.

B．$200.

C．$1400.

D．$600.

3. Which of the following will be charged additional fees?

A．Paying the bill in cash.	B．Entry into the sensitive areas.
C．Production with over 61 people.	D．Filming in different sites.

8 . Save your annual leave and explore beautiful towns and places with day trips less than two hours from London, offering a change of scenery, delicious food and a good walk. You can head into work the next day feeling refreshed.

Margate

The old will remember Margate as a somewhat mocked holiday location, a vintage (复古的) style amusement park with rides. However, the young are now moving here in droves as they take advantage of the excellent transport links and the working opportunities. Another draw is the Turner Contemporary art gallery opened in 2011 to celebrate artist JMW Turner, and his connection to Margate. The gallery is free to enter and has spectacular views.

The New Forest

At over 200 square miles, the New Forest is a protected national park dotted with small towns. There are many trails to walk or cycle, which are worth planning in advance. Thenewforest.co.uk is a useful resource as it has walking and cycle routes split into family, dog-friendly and those that take in pubs or villages.

Brighton

There is something for everyone in Brighton: traditional fish and chips, vegan and restaurants, the Royal Pavil ion and shops — both vintage and contemporary — selling clothing, jewellery, chocolate and records. Any of the small coffee shops would be a great first stop before heading to the very pink Books for Amnesty shop.

The Cotswolds

With the instantly recognisable pale-yellow stone cottages and seemingly unending supply of pubs, the towns and villages that comprise the Cotswolds are well worth a visit. Spend the morning walking around Chipping Norton, a market town with shops and theatres. Be sure to pop-in to Jaffé and Neale, the bookshop and cafe that has been open since 2006.

1. What attracts the younger generation in Margate?

A．Its amusement park.	B．The protected national park.
C．The Turner Contemporary art gallery.	D．Its convenient transportation and working chances.

2. Where should you go if you want to walk with your dog?

A．Brighton.

B．The New Forest.

C．Margate.

D．The Cotswolds.

3. What do Brighton and The Cotswolds have in common?

A．Life style.

B．Traditional food.

C．Coffee houses.

D．Ancient cottages.